PEN ARGYL WEATHER MAY 14

At 7:30AM the temperature is 51. The wind is NE at 2MPH. The humidity is 59% and the barometer reads 30.40 and rising. TODAY Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

SEVEN DAY FORECAST

TonightMostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 7 to 11 mph.

TonightMostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Friday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

SaturdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

SundayA chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

MondayA chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday NightA chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

TuesdayA chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Ciao Amici , Mother’s Day has passed but I came across this story and would like to share it with you. Lesson: Never lie to your Momma Mrs. Ravioli comes to visit her son Anthony for dinner…who lives with a female roommate Maria… During the course of the meal, his mother couldn’t help but notice how pretty Anthony’s roommate was. She had long been suspicious of a relationship between the two, and this had only made her more curious. Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she started to wonder if there was more between Anthony and his roommate than met the eye. Reading his mom’s thoughts, Anthony volunteered, “I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you, Maria and I are just roommates.”About a week later, Maria came to Anthony saying, “Ever since your mother came to dinner, I’ve been unable to find the silver sugar bowl. You don’t suppose she took it, do you? “Well, I doubt it, but I’ll e-mail her, just to be sure.” So he sat down and wrote:Dear Momma, "I’m not saying that you ‘did’ take the sugar bowl from my house, I’m not saying that you ‘did not’ take it. But the fact remains that it has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.Love, Anthony Several days later, Anthony received a response e-mail from his Momma which read: "Dear Son, I’m not saying that you ‘do’ sleep with Maria, and I’m not saying that you ‘do not’ sleep with her. But the fact remains that if she was sleeping in her OWN bed, she would have found the sugar bowl by now.Love, MommaLesson: Never lie to your Momma.Cordiali Saluti, Joe My book, “Growing up in the Butcher Shop“ is available at the shop or on our web page to receive menu specials and our newsletter by join our mailing list at our WEB PAGE: www.JDeFrancoandDaughters.com - Click on Mailing List and enter your e-mail Send us your Roseto stories, recipes and comments to E-mail: portipasto@epix.net or call 610-588-6991 Store Hours: 7 to 7 seven days a week with catering anytime or by appointment.

Richmond Lions Club - Trinity Lutheran, Bangor, 7pm

Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm

Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm

First Responder's Program - Portland Lodge #311 F&AM, 7:00pm

Parents Meeting at Kirkridge School

The School at Kirkridge will host a parent meeting this week open to all who have interest on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00pm at the Farmhouse at Kirkridge, 2281 Fox Gap Road, Bangor 18013. It is my hope that you will help us spread the word. To find out more about The School at Kirkridge vissit the website: www.schoolatkirkridge.org or call 610-588-1793

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First Responder's Program

Portland Lodge #311, F&AM, will be honoring the community's First Responders on Thursday, May 14th, during their monthly meeting. A special program will be held to pay tribute to all emergency personnel, including firemen and emt's. In addition, the lodge will be observing Family Night, with all Masons' families invited to join in the program. As part of the evening's program, the lodge will hold an open house beginning at 7 pm. After the lodge holds a short business meeting at 7:30, all present will be invited into the lodge room for the special program. During the lodge's business meeting a special presentation will be made in the social room for families and friends. Refreshments will be served before and after the meeting.

Olde' Town Hall: A Behind the Scenes Tour

Join curator, Melissa Hough for a presentation and tours of the building at 30 North First Street, Bangor, As the largest constructed town hall in the Slate Regions, the current Heritage Center building is a unique combination of clock tower, office space, apparatus room, "lock-up" and clubhouse, all tied together in an impressive design with special features made of slate. Find out how and why it is the way it is, who put it all together and take a look at parts of the building that are not usually available to the general public. The talk is part of a series on preservation, historic districts and Bangor's 140th anniversary celebration. Presentation begins at 7:00pm on Thursday May 14, 2015. The Slate Belt Heritage Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of the entire Slate Belt. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615

Pius X Concert and Art Show

Pius X Jr/Sr High School is proud to announce that on Friday, May 15, 2015 the school will host a SPRING MUSIC CONCERT & ART SHOW in the school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:30PM and the concert will begin at 7:00PM. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be available. The Art Show will feature a wide array of art projects from Pius X students in the High School art program. The Art Show is under the direction of Art teacher, Mrs. Regina Devlin. The Music Concert will feature choir students from Pius X as well as some instrumental pieces. The music production is under the direction of the Pius X music teacher, Mr. Albert Shimkus.

TRAFFIC ALERTS

ROUTE 611 (Portland)

Between North Delaware Ave - River Road and Bridge Street will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work ending May 22 between 7:00am and 7:00pm.

Jacobsburg Road (Bushkill Twsp)

Between Bushkill Center Road and Route 512 will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work to from May 11 to May 12 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.

Kesslersville Road

Between Sullivan Trail and Uhler Road will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work to from May 11 to May 12 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.

Mt. Pleasant Road (Lower Mt. Bethel Twsp)

Between N. Delaware Drive and Belvidere - Martins Creek Hwy. will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work May 15 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.

North Broadway (Wind Gap Borough)

Between Route 512 and Monroe County Line will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work to from May 13 to May 14 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.

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Loss of Transportation Funding

(StatePoint) From private and public sector job losses to deterioration of infrastructure, local communities and their economies stand to lose significantly if federal funding for public transportation is eliminated, according to a new analysis developed by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Experts say many suburban and rural communities could be particularly hard hit. Congress is considering changes that could cut funds for local improvements in communities nationwide. There are two proposals in Congress that eliminate public transit funding from the Highway Trust Fund. And the analysis from APTA shows that both scenarios would result, on average, in a 43 percent reduction in a community’s capital improvement funding and would put at risk more than $227 billion in economic activity over six years. According to the report, the loss of federal funds would impact the reliability and safety of bus and train service, as well as jeopardize new services and projects. Specifically:• 38,000 buses or 57 percent of the nation’s public transit bus fleet would not be replaced. • Overall, 66 new public transit projects​ could be stalled. Many of these projects serve as a catalyst for economic development in every region of the country.• Rail maintenance, expansion and rail car replacement would be significantly impacted. • Small and rural communities would be adversely affected because a greater percentage of their total funding is from the federal government. At a time where public transit ridership is growing, many experts say eliminating federal funding for transportation would be disastrous to communities both big and small, rural and urban. In fact, some states with the highest proportions of rural residents will see the greatest percentage of their total funding eliminated for their local public transportation systems. To spur Congress to take action, more than 360 organizations, community groups, elected officials, business leaders and citizens in nearly every state throughout the U.S. recently participated in “Stand Up For Transportation Day” to highlight the urgent need for Congress to invest long term in our transportation infrastructure and renew funding for the federal transportation program. The current funding program, called Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (also known as MAP-21), is set to expire on May 31. To read the analysis and see the local impacts of the loss of federal funding, go to www.apta.com . To get involved, visit www.standup4transportation.org. “It is time to stand up for our transportation infrastructure,” says Michael Melaniphy, APTA President and CEO. “Congress must act now to continue to fund public transportation and to pass comprehensive, long-term federal legislation that provides for repairing, maintaining, and expanding public transportation, roads, bridges, and rail systems.”

Woman Wants Pregnancy w/own Grandchild

LONDON, May 8 (UPI) -- A U.S. woman is waging a court battle to gain custody of her late daughter's eggs from Britain so she can become pregnant with her own grandchild. The 59-year-old woman, identified only as Mrs. M, is asking Justice Duncan Ouseley to overturn a 2014 ruling from the British Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority's statutory approvals committee, which last year refused to allow the woman to have her daughter's eggs taken out of storage. Mrs. M's daughter had her eggs frozen at IVF Hammersmith in London after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2008, but the HFEA said she did not fill out a documentdetailing her wishes for the eggs prior to her death in 2011. The High Court heard the mother is seeking to have the eggs shipped to New York, where a fertility clinic has agreed to help her have the eggs fertilized by a sperm donor and implanted in her womb. The court heard Mrs. M and her husband requested anonymity to protect the privacy of "an as yet unborn child." The couple said their daughter would be "devastated" to learn her eggs could not be used. "I have never heard of a surrogacy case involving a mother and her dead daughter's eggs," said fertility expert Dr. Mohammed Taranissi of the ARGC clinic in London. "It's fair to say that this may be a world first."

Bangor Park Summer Youth Basketball

Registration is currently open for the Bangor Park Youth Basketball Summer League. The league will run from the first week in June until August. Each team will play 10 regular season games plus playoffs at Bangor Memorial Park on the weekends. There will be two divisions for both boys & girls - 5th & 6th grade and 7th & 8th grade. An all-inclusive entry fee for each team is required. Please visit our website bangorparkbball.wix.com or contact Asher Schiavone via email: bangorparksummerleague@hotmail.com or via cell: (484) 894-4115."

'Green for Greens' at Weona Park

Pen Argyl Athletic & Park Association is seeking “Green for the Greens” sponsorship program. Last year a completely new mini golf course was installed at Weona Park. Your business can be a part of their mini-golf experience by sponsoring one of the holes. When you sponsor a hole, your company’s name will be engraved on a granite plaque that will be placed atop the score card stand at that hole. Sponsorship cost is $1500 for an electrified hole and $1000 for a non-electrified hole. If you are interested remit your company name, address and contact information to Pen Argyl Athletic & Park Association, 11-13 N. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA All contributions are tax deductible. Join them for the Grand Opening on June 13th.

﻿May 14

First Responder's Program

Portland Lodge #311, F&AM, will be honoring the community's First Responders on Thursday, May 14th, during their monthly meeting. A special program will be held to pay tribute to all emergency personnel, including firemen and emt's. In addition, the lodge will be observing Family Night, with all Masons' families invited to join in the program. As part of the evening's program, the lodge will hold an open house beginning at 7 pm. After the lodge holds a short business meeting at 7:30, all present will be invited into the lodge room for the special program. During the lodge's business meeting a special presentation will be made in the social room for families and friends. Refreshments will be served before and after the meeting.

Olde' Town Hall: A Behind the Scenes Tour

Join curator, Melissa Hough for a presentation and tours of the building at 30 North First Street, Bangor, As the largest constructed town hall in the Slate Regions, the current Heritage Center building is a unique combination of clock tower, office space, apparatus room, "lock-up" and clubhouse, all tied together in an impressive design with special features made of slate. Find out how and why it is the way it is, who put it all together and take a look at parts of the building that are not usually available to the general public. The talk is part of a series on preservation, historic districts and Bangor's 140th anniversary celebration. Presentation begins at 7:00pm on Thursday May 14, 2015. The Slate Belt Heritage Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of the entire Slate Belt. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615

Pius X Concert and Art Show

Pius X Jr/Sr High School is proud to announce that on Friday, May 15, 2015 the school will host a SPRING MUSIC CONCERT & ART SHOW in the school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:30PM and the concert will begin at 7:00PM. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be available. The Art Show will feature a wide array of art projects from Pius X students in the High School art program. The Art Show is under the direction of Art teacher, Mrs. Regina Devlin. The Music Concert will feature choir students from Pius X as well as some instrumental pieces. The music production is under the direction of the Pius X music teacher, Mr. Albert Shimkus.

﻿May 16

May Wildflower Stroll at Jacobsburg

Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMJoin us on a two hour search for the spring botanical treasures of Jacobsburg! Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring binoculars, a camera, water, and a snack and wear sturdy shoes. This is the second walk in a series of monthly wildflower strolls at Jacobsburg. To register, call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Moving Sale

Bake Sale - Tricky Tray

A bake sale and tricky tray will be held at the Episcopal Apartments, Bangor-American Road May 16 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Vera Bradley & Coach Basket Bingo

A Vera Bradley & Coach Basket Bingo will be held Saturday May 16 at St. John's Lutheran Church 12 Westbrook Avenue, Pen Argyl. Doors open 5:00pm. Bingo starts at 6:00pm. Tickets cost $20.00. Seating is limited, only 100 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis and will not be available at the door. For tickets call Gail DeWitt at 610-588-7545. Food and homemade baked good will be availble for purchase. The event will also feature and a 50/50 and tricky tray.

Slate Belt Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society 2015 Relay For Life of the Slate Belt will be held on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th from 10:00 am to 10:00 am at Bangor Memorial Park. The theme for this year will be Ohana Luau which means “Family Party”.This is an American Cancer Society event which is held every to year to raise money for cancer research as well as various programs that help people who have been affected by the disease. This is a family-friendly overnight community walk where teams of people camp out around a track. Members of each team take turns walking around the track. There will be plenty of food, games, entertainment, and activities provided to keep everyone going throughout the night. The event will be open to the public but if you are interested in signing up as a Survivor, starting a team, or simply making a donation you can still do so by visiting: www.relayforlife.org/paslatebelt. Registered teams are reminded to bring a basket for the Basket Raffle tent the day of the event. Donations of paper products will also be accepted throughout the Relay for Hope Lodge. For more information please contact Bob Weber at weber54@rcn.com or 484-695-8890. You can also join their Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/relayforlifeslatebelt/) or visit our event website.

Bangor's 140th Anniversary Open house

Bangor's next 140th Anniversary open house will be held from 11-2 Saturday May 16 at Dinky's and Bono Pizza at the corner of Route 191 and Broadway in Bangor. Donald Jones will also present local history during a guided tour around the Bangor Business block..

﻿May 17

Boomer's Angels Meet & Greet

Come to Burning Daylight Greenhouse, Rt 191 and Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor on Sunday, May 17 from 11-2, and meet some adorable, adoptable dogs, cats, and small animals that Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue and Care (BAARC) has for adoption. All of our adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visit www.boomersangels.com for an application. If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives! We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted. Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc. Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet! Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook, or call (570)350-4977.

Green & White Tricky Tray

The Green & White Youth Assoc. will hold its 2nd Annual Tricky Tray & Vendor Show Sunday, May 17th at Wind Gap Fire Hall. Doors Open at 12 noon. Tickets Drawn at 4pm Do not need to be present for regular prizes. Tickets available at doorRegular Prizes: 26 Tickets for $5, Special Prizes: Tickets $1 each or 7 for $5.00 Refreshments will be available for sale, 50/50

Pet Adoption Day at Tractor Supply

Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at Tractor Supply, Rt. 940, Mt Pocono. Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption.Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.

32nd Annual "Cruise to the Gap"

The 32nd Annual "Cruise to the Gap" Wind Gap Car Show Hosted by Wind Gap "Cruise to the Gap" will be held Sunday, May 17 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at Wind Gap Park.

﻿May 21

Martin Guitar Rep. Speaking To Young At Heart

The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting on May 21st, will feature a
representative from the Martin Guitar Company will present a program.

﻿May 22

Memorial Weekend Concert & Dinner

A Memorial Weekend Concert & Dinner featuring patriotic duo “Letters From Home” will be hosted by Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg, PA on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to enjoy the 1940s-style show honoring our military veterans. Doors open and food will be served at 6:30 PM. Admission is free, and a love offering will be taken for the group. Directions to the church may be found at mounteatonchurch.org. For more information, please contact the church office at 570-992-7050 or office@mounteatonchurch.org. Mount Eaton is a non-denominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages

﻿May 23

Portland Outdoor Movie

Portland's first outdoor movie will be held May 23 downtown at sunset featuring Monster Inc.

Troop 81 Yard Sale

Girl Scout Troop 81 will hold a yard sale at Community Presbyterian Church, Route 611, Mt Bethel (7am - 3pm) Sat May 23 at 7:00am to Sun May 24 at 3:00pm Calling all Yard Sale Enthusiasts, Crafters and Vendors for the 1st Girl Scout Troop 81 Community Yard Sale Event. Please reserve your space now for just $10/parking space, or $15 for two!!! Join them for a day of bargains, lunch and some fantastic bake sale selections! The more, the merrier!!! The girls are raising money for an International Destination (location & budget still being discussed), and could use your support! Now accepting donations for our yard sale, or book a spot for your own sales! As always, thank you so much for supporting our Girl Scout Troop!!!! To reserve a spot (or 3!), or to make a donation, please contact Lori Laubach @ 610-597-8483!! All help is welcome!!! Thank you, thank you!

﻿May 25

Family Fishing Program at Jacobsburg

Monday, May 25, 9:00 AM-12:00 PMDo you have what it takes to be a S.M.A.R.T. angler? This introductory program includes interactive discussions and hands-on fishing instruction and is geared toward ages 8 to 80. You'll learn basic fishing skills including casting, baiting a hook, knot tying and how to take a fish off of a hook. You're welcome to bring your own poles, but equipment and bait will be provided and fishing licenses are not required for the duration of the program. To register, call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Pen Argyl Memorial Day Service

Pen Argyl Memorial Day services will be conducted by Pen Argyl American Legion Charles Nelson Lobb Post 502 on May 25th 9 am at Fairview Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather services will be held at Grace United Methodist Church located at 404 East Mountain Ave Pen Argyl. Captain Edward Smith USNR will be the guest speaker.

West Bangor Memorial Day Service

The West Bangor Memorial Association will hold its Annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial site, Second Street,West Bangor. The principal speaker will be Lieutenant Colonel John O’Boyle, Executive Officer for the 213th Regional Support Group, U. S. Army headquartered at Ft. Indiantown Gap, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Colonel O’Boyle was born in Bethlehem, graduated from Northampton High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Penn State University. At commencement he received his commission through the ROTC program of Penn State. Since his commission in 1988, he has served in a variety of leadership assignments including deployment to Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He is also a recipient of numerous military medals. The Hope Gospel Quartet will render musical selections. Domenico Palma, a senior at Pius X High School, and Mikaela Roper, a senior at Pen Argyl Area High School, will give recitations of the “Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address” and “In Flanders Fields.” Walter Cole and Kyle Schmidt will play “Taps” in honor of deceased service men and women. The Rev. Msgr. Vincent P. York, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl will offer the Invocation and Benediction. In case of inclement weather, services will be held at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church Social Hall, Verona Avenue, West Bangor.

﻿May 26

Monroe Animal League Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Monroe Animal League will be on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM at the Eastern Monroe County Library, Rt. 611/N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg.All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend. The Monroe Animal League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Monroe County since 1943, and is a member of the Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to coordinate the human efforts in Monroe County to aid in the prevention of animal cruelty and to relieve the suffering of companion animals. MAL strives to optimize care through education, awareness, and financial support.For more information, visit www.monroe-animals.org, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call Tuesday and Friday 10-2 at 570-421-7775

﻿May 30

Evergreen Yard Sale & Bake Sale

Evergreen Community Village will hold a yard sale and bake sale from 8-4, May 30.

Glow Slaters Glow

The Bangor Elementary PTO is hosting a Neon 5k-Fun Run/Walk on May 30th, beginning at 9:00 AM. Register before May 1st. Adults-$25.00 and Children- (ages 4-13) $10.00 Get splattered at 5 splatter stations. Registration forms can be found at www.bangorslaters.com For questions, please call: Kim Gambale 484-241-0441 or Laura Law 610-844-7930

Third Annual Operation ID Bicycle Engraving

The Bangor Block Watch will be hosting its Third Annual Operation ID bicycle engraving event on May 30th, 2015. The event will be held at the Bee Hive at 197 Pennsylvania Avenue from 12–3 pm and is free to the public. Bangor residents are encouraged to bring all of their families’ bicycles to be engraved with a unique identification number. Numbers will be kept in a database and provided to the Bangor Police Department. This will help in identification should the bicycle become stolen or missing. The goal of the Operation ID bicycle engraving event is to aid authorities in identifying and returning missing or stolen bicycles to their rightful owner. The program also aims to serve as a deterrent to potential bike thieves. This program is the result a study by the Bangor Block Watch which conducts meetings and neighborhood canvasses to identify community issues and promote crime prevention. A concern echoed by many residents during the Block Watch canvasses was theft of both children and adult bicycles. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/BangorBlockWatch. The Bangor Block Watch holds meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Heritage Center

﻿May 31

Safe Haven Pet Adoption

Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 31at Walmart, Route 940, Mt. Pocono.. Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption.Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 800 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.

﻿June 1

Weona Pool Project Meeting

Weona Park Pool Project will hold a meeting Mon. June 1, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. If you are interested in having a community pool in Pen Argyl and want to do it without raising taxes, you share our goal, so please come! Facebook/WEONA PARK POOL PROJECT

﻿June 3

Pink Heels Dine for Her

Pink Heals PA - Dine For Her Event Wednesday, June 3 will be held at Buffalo Wild Wings in Easton. From OPEN - CLOSE Buffalo Wild Wings® will donate 10% of your total bill (not including tax, gratuity or promotional discounts) to Pink Heels ***NO FLYER NEEDED*...

﻿June 5 - 7

Pen Argyl Community Wide Yard Sales

Community wide yard sales will be held in Pen Argyl Borough June 5,6, and 7.

﻿June 6

LWH Truck and Car Show 2015

The annual LWH Truck and Car show sponsored by the Luke William Hahn Foundation will be held Saturday June 6 at Weona Park in Pen Argyl beginning at 10:00am.

Antique & Collectible Show

Space now available for Yankee Peddler Day an Outdoor Antique & Collectible Show will be held June 6 at Arndt's Lutheran church.

Dotta's Yard Sale

﻿June 11

Washington Vol. Fire Co. Hosting Circus

Ladies, and gentleman, boys and girls….Step right up! The circus is coming to the Slate Belt on Thursday, June 11, 2015. The Kelly Miller Circus, one of only a few traveling shows still in existence, will appear at Blue Mountain Gas and Steam Engine Association (Jacktown) 1229 Richmond Road Bangor, PA 18013, with shows at 4:30pm and 7:30pm, thanks to the sponsorship of Washington Township Vol. Fire Company. The Circus elephants will begin erecting the Big Top at approximately 9:00am Circus morning, and everyone is invited to come and watch free of charge. The Circus is a fundraiser for Washington Township Vol. Fire Company. The organization receives a greater share of the advance ticket sales than from tickets sold on Circus day. Show your support and come out and see a wonderful and exciting show. Advanced tickets for children 12 and under are only $6.00 and adults $12.00. Tickets day of show are $8.00 for children and $15.00 for adults. So, buy early and save! Tickets are available at the fire company 920 Washington Blvd. Bangor, Monday nights from 6-9pm or by calling 610-588-2267, Bangor Hardware, Merchants Bank Bangor, Forks, Martins Creek, Mt. Bethel, Nazareth, and Wind Gap Locations, Lane’s Auto Repair, Bangor Hardware and Dinky’s Ice Cream Parlor. All children may participate in a coloring contest. One boy and girl from each show will be selected as winners and win special prizes. Coloring contest papers can be picked-up at any of the vendors listed above.

﻿June 14

Vettes For Vets

This year's 10th annual Vettes for Vets Car and Truck show will be held on Sunday June 14. This has become the best show in the Slate Belt and Lehigh Valley. Last year they had over 250 entries. .

Community Presbyterian Bible School

Community Presbyterian Church of Mt. Bethel and Portland will hold Vacation Bible School program entitled “God Gave Us Bread” from Sunday, June 14th through Thursday, June 18th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. All children between the ages of 4 through 12 years old are welcome. You may register your child(ren) by calling the church office at (570) 897-6766. There is no charge for your child(ren) to attend the program. When registering your children, please leave the child’s name, age, and a contact number.

﻿June 20

Faith Strawberry Festival

Faith United Presbyterian Church will hold its strawberry festival S. Heller Avenue in Pen Argyl June 20th.

﻿June 21

Dog Adoption Day

Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, at Tractor Supply, Rt. 940, Mt Pocono. Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption.Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs.For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook

﻿June 26

Monroe Garden Club Tours

The Monroe County Garden Club presents its 2015 Garden Tour. This year's tour includes six lovely gardens located in the West End area. The Club invites you to visit the gardens all located in the countryside. Each garden is remarkably unique and lovely to explore. Proceeds from this tour are used to award a student scholarship, and to send a child to summer Conservation Camp and to support a family through the local PATH program. Tickets will be on ssale at the following sites - note dates and times: Trackside Station Grill and Bar(site of old Dansbury Depot) 50 Crystal Street, East Stroudsburg,on Friday, June 26 from 9 AM till noon, and Saturday, June 27 from 9 AM till Noon. Chestnuthill Nursery, 1506 Rt. 209, Brodheadsville (outside only) on Saturday, June 27 from 9 AM till noon. Tickets cost $10 per person, and $8 for Monroe County Garden Club members. For more information visit us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeCountyGardenClub or contact Carol Akam President at (570) 897-6433.

﻿June 27

Portland Community-Wide Yard Sale

Portland will hold its community-wide yard sale June 27. The cost is $5.00 per house,yard/garage and $10 for non-residents of Portland.The committee is always looking for items for the mayor's table. These items are sold by the mayor for a nominal fee to help fun community events.

﻿June 28

Boomer's Angels Yard Sale Event

The third Annual Community Yard Sale to benefit Boomer's Angels Animal Rescue & Care on Sunday, June 28 starting at 8 AM. Rain date July 5. Washington Pet Store parking lot, 1310 Blue Valley Drive, Pen Argyl. From clothing to furniture to treasures, we’ll have a bit of everything priced to sell! Don’t miss this big sale! Cash only! We need your help to rescue more needy and homeless pets!Please come out and help support Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue! For more information Check our website: boomersangels.com Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/BoomersAngel

﻿June 29

New York Trip

The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be sponsoring a trip to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and then
on to New York to see the 911 Memorial. The fee will include the bus fare,tip,
ferry, entrance to the pedestal, snacks and dinner at the Home Town Buffet in
New Jersey. This trip is open to all ages: senior citizens, adults and
students, etc. The trip will take place on Monday, June 29, 2015. For more
information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630;
or call Minnie Thomas at 610-863-6589

Elks Golf Tourney

The 15th annual Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 golf tournament that benefits major projects will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 at Whitetail Golf Club. It is a four person scramble format with a cost of $85 per golfer. It includes golf, cart, prizes, cookout lunch, and beverages.A hole-in-one is sponsored by Dotta Auto Sales.Please call the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 at 610-588-3420 to register your foursome or email :bangorelks@gmail.com Deadline is June 22, 2015.

﻿September 18 -20

Pen Argyl Community Wide Yard Sales

Community wide yard sales will be held in Pen Argyl Borough September 18,19 and 20.

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Helping Hands 2015 Plans

May and June 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be taking orders for Hoagies. To purchase contact Dorothy Ruggiero at 610-588-1271. August 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting Roseto Night at the Iron Pigs, an Ecumenical Service and Roseto Day. Dates to be announced. To place your name on the Iron Pigs list, contact Jennifer Newland 610-217-7088. September 13, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting a Bingo at the American Legion located at 143 Garibaldi Avenue, Roseto. To purchase a ticket, contact Janet Farole at 484-221-0047. October 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be collecting canned goods to make Turkey Boxes for needy families within Roseto. Items can be dropped off at Roseto Borough Hall located at 164 Garibaldi Avenue, Roseto. October 7, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be at Wendy's in Wind Gap from 5pm-8pm. A portion of the nights proceeds will be donated to Roseto Helping Hands. November 15, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting "Bring A Friend" Bingo at the American Legion in Roseto. To purchase a ticket, contact Janet Farole at 484-221-0047. November and December 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be selling Holiday candy and caroling throughout the streets of Roseto. Caroling date to be announced. To purchase candy, contact Lynne Smith at 610-863-7252.